Soap Box Derby

Race Rules

• Each cart shall have a driver and a pusher.
• There will be a restricted push zone at the top of the course - carts can be pushed only in this zone and must then be let go.
• Drivers must wear cycle helmets. No soft leather helmets are permitted.
• Deco dress is highly recommended for all drivers and pushers.
• Each race will have a maximum number of carts, determined by the judges.
• Heats will be held to accommodate all carts.
• Carts may be entered in more than one class with appropriate drivers/pushers.
• Carts have one entry per class.
• First cart past the post is the winner.
• All entrants must be the specified age as at race day - Sunday 21 February 2027.
• Race directions are at the discretion of the stewards and instructions are to be followed by entrants at all times.
• All entrants enter these races at their own risk. The Art Deco Trust takes no liability for injury, delays, postponement or rescheduling of this event.

Race Categories
Tots (Driver 4-7 years, pusher 16+ years)
Kids (Driver 8-12 years, pusher 7-16 years)
Parent & Child (Driver 4-12 years, pusher is the driver’s parent or guardian)
Open (Driver 8+ years, pusher 12+ years)

Cart Specifications
• All carts must be available for scrutineering by 9.00am on race day.
• Carts shall be in a safe condition.
• Carts must have brakes on the wheels and be able to stop unaided.
• All carts must have at least 3 wheels but no more than 6 wheels.
• Maximum wheel diameter 600mm.
• The maximum cart length is 2.5 metres.
• Carts must be capable of being steered.
• There shall be no dangerous extrusions from the cart.
• Each cart shall have provision for a number. Numbers will be allocated by judges on final inspection.